Department For Culture Media Sport
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Following the public consultation, which ran from 17 October to 14 December 2023, and analysis of the responses to the consultation, the government will introduce a statutory levy charged to all licenced gambling activity at varying levels depending on the sector and nature of the gambling activity to ensure impacts are proportionate. We believe that the introduction of the statutory levy will achieve the governments aim to raise the 90-100 million a year we think is needed to improve the provision of high-quality, independent research on gambling, ensure there is a comprehensive approach to prevention activity across Great Britain to raise awareness of harms before they occur and intervene as early as possible, and align support and treatment services, ensuring those experiencing gambling-related harms are able to access the right help they need when they need it.
- Research: 20% of funding to UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) for the establishment of a bespoke Research Programme on Gambling (RPG), and to the Gambling Commission to direct further research in line with the licensing objectives
- Prevention: 30% of funding to develop a comprehensive approach to prevention and early intervention across all three nations of Great Britain. Further consideration of the evidence is needed in order to appoint an appropriate body to lead this critical part of the governments approach to tackling gambling-related harm.
- Treatment: 50% of funding to NHS England, and appropriate bodies in Scotland and Wales, to commission treatment and support services, working collaboratively with the third sector